Category: Geek News
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Geekanomics 101: Disney Annual Pass Price Hikes
The Disney Parks have once again raised their prices. This time the price hikes were aimed at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Annual Passholders. In this video, we try to explain why the price increases happen and how they benefit the Disney guest. We hope you find this edutaining and we look forward to hearing…
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Monday Night’s ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Trailer Premiere Makes Waves
Alrighty folks, personally I’m still not over the excitement of the recent Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer and apparently many fans aren’t either. Monday night proved to be a huge night filled with anticipation for the film’s under three-minute trailer as well as the pre-sale tickets for opening day. Moviepilot shared a few of these exciting…
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Disney Recipes: Pepper Bacon Mac and Cheese – Epcot’s Farm Fresh Marketplace
The Epcot Food & Wine Festival is now feeding Walt Disney World guests in full force as they taste their way around the World Showcase and Future Showcase. Running from September 25-November 16, this is the perfect place for those Disney fans who also happen to be fans of food and wine as well. But what happens…
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Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Devils You Know (S3E4) – Review
They say that the devil you know is better than the one you don’t… but is that true in this week’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.? As things kick off it seems like deals are being made with the devils right and left. At the same time, other devils are being fought. To say there is a…
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Reasons Why You Should Celebrate Back To The Future Day
One of the movies, and movie trilogies, that has influenced me is Back to the Future 2. When I was a young lad, this movie was my “go to” feel better movie when I’d be sick. It was entertaining. It was thought provoking. And today is a significant day in the life of the movie.…
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Disney Recipes: Easy Apple Crisp – Disneyland Resort’s Napa Rose
When I think of fall I think of a portion of my childhood spent on the North slope of Mount Hood in Oregon. It was an area blanketed with orchards, many of them apple. One of my favorite memories was riding out into the orchards and picking apples, drinking cider, and just enjoying a lovely…
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The Force Was Strong in Downtown Disney for Star Wars: The Force Awakens Trailer Viewing
The Force was strong in Downtown Disney for the release of the Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer. Hundreds showed up, bringing with them their lightsabers, to watch this long awaited trailer with other Disney and Star Wars fans. A DJ was on hand for this event that took place during halftime of Monday Night…
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens Trailer Has Arrived! [updated]
The Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer (others have been teasers) has finally arrived and Star Wars fans from around the galaxy are rejoicing. The trailer was released during the Monday Night Football game on ESPN. Star Wars: The Force Awakens Trailer Lucasfilm and visionary director J.J. Abrams join forces to take you back again to…
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It’s Time to Revisit the Classics… With Friends!!!
I’ve come to an interesting realization in the last couple of days. As the Day of Geek Glory is nearly upon us (otherwise known as Dec. 18th, the release of the new Star Wars film), I’ve been speaking, writing, and otherwise egotistically authoritat-ing on all things related to the Force. And, in my not-so-humble opinion,…
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Karen Gillan Coming to Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest
Doctor Who and Guardians of the Galaxy fans will want to be in Phoenix this December when Karen Gillan will be at the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest. The event will take place December 4-6, 2015 at The University of Phoenix Stadium. Gillan portrayed Amy Pond, one of the Eleventh Doctor’s companions, in Doctor Who. She…
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Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: A Wanted (Inhu)man (S3E3) – Review
Just when we thought that things were looking up for our Agents of SHIELD (after all we managed to get Simmons back) things once again take a dire turn for our band of merry spies. The ATCU are back in hot pursuit of all Inhumans including Lincoln and Daisy may become a casualty of their…
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Once Upon A Time – S5E3 – Siege Perilous Review
Once Upon A Time continues its Dark Swan storyline with a deeper look into Camelot and the events that transpired for the main group. Synopsis The episode centers around finding a way to talk to Merlin, who is still trapped in a tree. The answer lies in a toadstool, the Crimson Crown, but we only…
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Star Wars Rebels Season Two Trailer
This past weekend at New York Comic Con, the official trailer for Star Wars Rebels Season Two was released. The trailer includes quite a bit of footage from the first episode of the second seas0n, but also some teasers at what else will be coming this season. According to interviews at New York Comic Con,…
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‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Date & Location of World Premiere Announced
News broke on Thursday of the recently announced date and city for the world premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The Hollywood Reporter shared the latest scoop. Disney and Lucasfilm will present the seventh episode on December 14 in Los Angeles. It’s said to be a “massive world premiere.” After its world premiere in the…
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Disney Recipes: Jack Skellington Sugar Cookies
October is the month of Halloween. But did you also know that October is National Cookie Month? It seems only fitting then that both of these celebrations should be mixed together. It seems even more fitting that Jack Skellington should bring the month of Halloween and National Cookie Month together. After all, he already brought…
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Victorian Era Sherlock Holmes and John Watson Appear in New Sherlock Special Trailer
Sherlock is coming back, but not as we have become accustomed to seeing him. The world’s most famous consulting detective is returning to his roots when the popular BBC program returns. This single special takes Sherlock Holmes and John Watson out of the present and puts them into the past where they seek to solve a Victorian…
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Star Wars: Where Dreams Come True – Star Wars: The Force Awakens Disney Mashup
Have you ever stopped to think about the similarities between Star Wars movies and Disney movies? The folks behind PistolShrimps did. The result is a mashup between Star Wars: The Force Awakens and several Disney movies that is really quite entertaining, and at times unexpected. Star Wars: The Force Awakens – Disney Mashup Description: A…
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Disney Recipes: Pozole Soup – Disneyland Resort
While the temperatures may not be reflecting it entirely here in Southern California, fall has arrived. With the arrival of fall comes the arrival of fall foods and soups. One fall favorite that is occasionally found at the Disneyland Resort (during Disney ¡Viva Navidad! at Disney California Adventure) is the Pozole Soup. It is a wonderful…
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Disney Recipes: Pumpkin Cheesecake – Disneyland Resort
Fall has arrived and with it… pumpkin everything! It seems like everywhere you turn there is something with pumpkin. In coffee, bread, cookies, or even ice cream, now is the time for pumpkin treats. It seems only fitting that we should share a combination of two favorites today then: pumpkin & cheesecake. For this time…
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Facebook Adds 360 Video and Shares New Update With ‘Star Wars’ Clip
Things just got a whole lot cooler on Facebook. Typically, most of us scroll along our news feed with a viral video here and there. Announced on Wednesday, Facebook will now offer a new video feature… 360 video. This new feature has even more attention after the official Star Wars Facebook page shared a cool and interactive 360…
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‘Lego Star Wars: The New Yoda Chronicles’ Now on DVD
Looking for some fun and entertaining Lego Star Wars episodes? If that’s a yes, you’re in luck. Lego Star Wars: The New Yoda Chronicles is now out on shelves! With four action packed episodes, this is something you’ll want to check out. After headstrong Luke nearly delivers the good guys into Palpatine’s clutches, Master Yoda and…
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Marvel’s Jessica Jones Premiere Announced for November
Marvel’s Jessica Jones premiere date has been announced on YouTube with a teaser. Marvel fans will just have just a couple of months still to wait as the new Jessica Jones will be coming to Netflix on November 20th. The show will include 13 episodes, each an hour long. The show stars Krysten Ritter, David Tennant (Kilgrave), Mike…
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Disney Infinity 3.0 to be Compatible with Apple TV
With all the exciting news announced during the Apple event on Wednesday, here is one more thing to add to that list. Disney Infinity 3.0 will become compatible with Apple TV. In addition, a stater pack will be made available and the game will even have a Bluetooth feature. This new set up will arrive later this…
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El Capitan Theatre to Present Midnight Showing of Star Wars: The Force Awakens 12/18
The days are quickly counting down to the theatrical release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The film which will debut on December 18 of this year, is expected to bring in large numbers of audience goers. If you happen to be a midnight showing kind of person, the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood has…